Sabrina Brooks
Summary
Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenberg School
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Developed lesson plans and facilitated instruction to educate students in all core subjects.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
1st/2nd/4rd Grade Assistant Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted teachers with implementation of curriculum consistent with unique needs of each child.
- Partnered with parents with shared desire to provide best care and education for children.
- Supported success by partnering with staff and leadership to achieve goals related to enrollment, accreditation and engagement.
- Built relationships with families and coworkers and created dynamic environment where play and discovery went hand-in-hand.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
School Bus Driver/School Bus Monitor
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
09.2015 - 09.2021
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral And Social Science
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Essex County College
Newark, NJ12.2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Parental communication
- Behavior management
- Organizational skills
- Conflict resolution
- Planning
- MS Office
- PPE use
Timeline
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenberg School
08.2023 - Current
1st/2nd/4rd Grade Assistant Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
09.2021 - 08.2023
School Bus Driver/School Bus Monitor
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
09.2015 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral And Social Science
North Carolina Central University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Essex County College
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